Pakistan violated the Line of Control (LoC) ceasefire for the fourth consecutive night (27-28 April 2025), targeting Kupwara and Poonch districts with unprovoked small arms fire. Indian troops responded “swiftly and effectively”, marking the first such incident in Poonch since tensions escalated after the 22 April Pahalgam attack by Pakistan-backed Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militants that killed 26 civilians.
India has expelled Pakistani military attaches, suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, and demolished nine terror-linked properties, while Pakistan closed airspace to Indian flights and suspended the Simla Agreement.
Nightly Escalations and Security Crackdown
The latest skirmishes occurred between Nowshera sector (Poonch) and Keran sector (Kupwara), with Indian forces using light machine guns and mortars to neutralise Pakistani firing positions. Defence sources confirmed “increased movement of armed infiltrators” near the LoC but reported no casualties.
In a parallel security crackdown, authorities demolished three additional properties in Shopian’s Trenz village, Pulwama’s Panzgam, and Bandipora’s Hajin on 28 April, targeting safe houses used by LeT and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) operatives.
Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested two terror associates-Bilal Ahmad Bhat (a former stone-pelter) and Mohd Ismail Bhat-at a checkpoint in Kulgam’s Redwani area, seizing two pistols, four magazines, and 15 live rounds. “The duo was tasked with assassinating local political workers,” said Kulgam SSP Sahil Sarangal.
Diplomatic Breakdown and Manhunt
India’s Ministry of External Affairs suspended all visa services for Pakistani nationals on 27 April and revoked existing visas, except diplomatic/official categories. Pakistan retaliated by halting third-country trade with India via Karachi Port, affecting $300 million annual commerce.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing a rally in Bihar’s Aurangabad, vowed: “Every drop of innocent blood will be avenged. We will hunt them down, even from the depths of hell.” Former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah cautioned: “Demolishing homes without due process risks alienating communities. Our fight is against terrorism, not Kashmiris.”
The Logical Indian’s Perspective
The Logical Indian unequivocally condemns violence against civilians and urges India and Pakistan to de-escalate tensions through dialogue, prioritizing civilian safety and transparent investigations.
Retaliation risks deepening cycles of conflict, while diplomatic engagement offers the only sustainable path to justice and peace. How can citizens on both sides amplify voices for reconciliation and hold leaders accountable for peacebuilding?
